2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Devan Boykin, DB, NC State

After a breakout season in 2023, Devan Boykin is returning for his 5th season at NC State and is looking to lead the defense into a great 2024 season.

Player Info

Name, Jersey #	Devan Boykin, #12
School	NC State
2024 Class Yr	SR
Height, Weight	5’10”, 195
Position/Depth	DB/1st
2023 Honors	All-ACC Honorable Mention
Season Viewed (yr)	2023
Games Watched	UNC, Clemson, Miami, Notre Dame

Player Stats

2023	GP 11, 22 Solo, 32 AST, 54 TOT, 3 TFL, 3 INT, 4 PD, 1 FF
2022	GP 11, 8 Solo, 12 AST, 20 TOT, 0.5 TFL, 1 INT, 1 PD
2021	GP 11, 12 Solo , 12 AST, 24 TOT, 0.5 TFL, 4 PD, 1 FR
2020	GP 12, 11 Solo, 8 AST, 19 TOT, 1 TFL, 2 PD

Player Summary:

Devan Boykin was a 3-star recruit from Jamestown, NC, and went to Luy Ragsdale HS. He signed with NC State in 2020.

In 2020 Boykin played in 12 games and recorded 19 total tackles, 1 TFL, and 2 PD. In 2021, Boykin played in 11 games and had 24 tackles, 0.5 TFLs, 4 PF, and 1 FR. In 2022, Boykin played in 11 games and had 20 tackles, 0.5 TFL, 1 INT, and 1 PD. Last season in 2023, Boykin played in 11 games and had 54 tackles, 3 TFLs, 3 INT, 4 PD, and 1 FF.